Summary

Boethius’ life and works form the bridge between classical philosophy and medieval
theology. This collection contains five theological treatises: “The Trinity is One God Not
Three Gods,” “Whether Father, Son, and Holy Spirit may be Substantially Predicated of
the Divinity,” “How Substances can be Good in Virtue of their Existence Without Being
Absolute Goods,” “On the Catholic Faith,” and “Against Eutyches and Nestorius.” These
essays serve to defend orthodox Christian doctrine against various heresies, particularly
Arianism and Nestorianism. Boethius articulates his views carefully and philosophically.
Consequently, philosophers often read the treatises as supplements to Boethius’ classic
work, The Consolation of Philosophy.

Kathleen O’BannonCCEL Staff

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Anicius Manlius Severinus Boëthius, commonly called Boethius (ca. 480–524 or 525 AD) was a philosopher of the early 6th century. He was born in Rome to an ancient and prominent family which included emperors Petronius Maximus and Olybrius and many consuls. His father, Flavius Manlius Boethius, was consul in 487 after Odoacer deposed the last Western Roman Emperor. Boethius, of the noble Anicia family, entered public life at a young age and was already a senator by the age of 25.